MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

PARKINSON S DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What causes Parkinson’s disease
A
low calcium level
B
low dopamine level
C
high level of dopamine
D
high level of calcium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder that is caused by degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which controls movement. These nerve cells die or become impaired, losing the ability to produce an important chemical called dopamine.

Detailed explanation-2: -A number of factors may be responsible for reduced dopamine in the body. These include sleep deprivation, obesity, drug abuse, saturated fat, and stress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Getting enough sleep, exercising, listening to music, meditating, and spending time in the sun can all boost dopamine levels. Overall, a balanced diet and lifestyle can go a long way in increasing your body’s natural production of dopamine and helping your brain function at its best.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exercise. You may already know that when you exercise, your endorphins rise. Sleep. Sleep is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body, but it happens to also help your body make dopamine at the right times of day. Eat protein. Take probiotics. 16-Jun-2021

Detailed explanation-5: -Hand tremors or other tremors at rest, loss of balance or coordination, increased muscle/limb stiffness, muscle cramps (symptoms of Parkinson’s disease). Restless legs syndrome. More items •23-Mar-2022

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